ATTENTION - BICYCLE THEFTS !!!!!! | Лепельский райисполком

In the Lepel district, 5 thefts of road bicycles were committed in 7 months of 2021 (12 in 2020), which is 7 fewer than last year. Suspects identified – 3 (9 in 2020).

By location: 4 thefts of road bicycles were committed from streets, and 1 theft from an apartment building entrance.

In the town of Lepel, 3 bicycle thefts were committed, and 2 bicycle thefts were committed in rural areas.

The main reason for committing this type of crime in most cases is the carelessness of citizens themselves.

Nowadays, a wide variety of bicycles can be seen on the streets: from the most modest to multi-speed sports models. Cyclists leave their "iron horses" near shops, building entrances, shopping pavilions, and at night – on the stair landings of apartment buildings. Of course, this does not leave offenders indifferent and prompts them to commit theft.

Such incidents are not isolated. Many urban bicycle owners, after riding on the streets, do not bother to transport their iron horse into their apartment or onto the balcony, believing they can store bicycles in the entrances of residential buildings, and leave them on the stair landings near their apartments.

It is necessary to draw the attention of such citizens to the fact that they are thereby violating fire safety regulations. Storage and placement of furniture, property, and personal belongings are prohibited on evacuation routes, which include common areas of residential apartment buildings. Bicycles belong in a garage, shed, or inside an apartment.

To protect your bicycle from thieves, the owner must first and foremost ensure the security of their vehicle. There are now many simple and inexpensive ways to install anti-theft devices and keep your two-wheeled friend safe. A bicycle can be protected from theft not only by a special cable with a locking device, but also by a simple metal chain, secured through the links with a common padlock and attached to any immovable object: a tree, a post, or a handrail on a landing. Such simple devices can save you from losing your favourite mode of transport, and with it, financial losses! Make the obligatory ritual of locking your bicycle (even for a short absence) to a static object an automatic habit. To avoid becoming a victim of crime, it is recommended to mark the main components of the bicycle. Do not entrust your vehicle to strangers and know how to refuse requests to ride your bicycle.

In case of theft, immediately contact the police by dialling 102.

Head of the Public Security Police Department of Lepel District Department of Internal Affairs I.A. Mikhno.